Manel Sousou Team

Business Details

37 Years

experience

Your Trusted Real Estate Team in Pleasanton, CA

Founded in 1989, the Manel Sousou Team has established itself as a premier real estate agency serving the Bay Area, with a specialized focus on the Tri-Valley region including Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville, and Livermore. Our founder, Manel Sousou, brings over 32 years of industry expertise and has consistently ranked among the top 1% of real estate agents nationwide. Through a combination of cutting-edge marketing strategies, personalized client service, and a dedicated in-house team, we deliver exceptional results for both homebuyers and sellers. Our proven track record includes over $1 billion in sales volume and recognition in prestigious publications such as the Wall Street Journal and Fortune.

We prioritize client satisfaction through transparent communication, timely follow-through, and innovative solutions tailored to each property's unique needs. Our local market expertise is complemented by a robust professional network that facilitates off-market transactions and maximizes property exposure. As a family-owned business deeply rooted in the community, we combine professional excellence with genuine care for our clients' needs.

Services

Home Buying Home Selling Home Staging Property Alerts Luxury Real Estate Market Analysis Relocation Services Investment Properties Foreclosure Help Mortgage Assistance

Details

Year established: 1989

Highlights and features

32 years of Bay Area real estate expertise
Ranked top 1% nationwide by sales volume
$1 billion+ in career sales achievements
100% dedicated to individual client needs
Top 100 California small teams per Wall Street Journal

Associations and certifications

National Association of Realtors
California Association of Realtors
Bay East Association of Realtors

What people say

Top 1% Nationwide Excellent service Quick sales Responsive communication Professional expertise

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Services

Home Selling Services

Our comprehensive home selling services combine cutting-edge marketing with personalized support. We provide professional staging, high-quality photography, targeted digital campaigns, and expert negotiation to maximize your property's value. Our local market expertise and extensive buyer network help homes sell faster, often before official listing. With a proven track record of $1 billion+ in sales, we deliver exceptional results through transparent communication and tailored strategies for each unique property.

Home Buying Assistance

We guide buyers through every step of the home purchasing process with expert market knowledge and personalized support. Our services include property search, market analysis, offer strategy, and negotiation expertise to secure your ideal home at the best possible price. With access to exclusive listings and off-market opportunities, we help both first-time and experienced buyers navigate competitive markets successfully while maintaining clear communication throughout the transaction.

Home Staging Solutions

Our professional home staging services maximize property appeal to attract more buyers and achieve higher offers. We use strategic interior design and professional photography to highlight each home's best features. This service includes space optimization, neutral decor recommendations, and complete staging solutions that transform properties into market-ready showcases, often resulting in faster sales and increased selling prices through enhanced visual appeal.

Market Analysis

We provide accurate, data-driven property valuations using comprehensive market analysis. Our reports include comparable sales data, current market trends, and customized pricing strategies to help clients make informed decisions. This service helps sellers set competitive prices and buyers make strategic offers while considering both immediate and long-term investment potential in the Tri-Valley real estate market.

Relocation Services

Our relocation services support clients moving to or from the Bay Area with comprehensive guidance. We coordinate property transitions, provide local market insights, and connect clients with trusted moving professionals. This includes assistance with timing strategies, temporary housing options, and community resources to ensure smooth transitions while maintaining focus on achieving optimal real estate outcomes during the relocation process.

People

Manel Sousou

Founding Agent

With 32 years of Bay Area real estate experience, Manel Sousou is a top 1% agent recognized nationally for $1 billion+ in sales. She leads the team with a client-focused approach, combining local market expertise with innovative marketing strategies to deliver exceptional results.

Nina Sousou

Realtor

As a dedicated real estate professional, Nina Sousou brings valuable expertise to the team. She works closely with clients to understand their unique needs while leveraging the team's proven systems and market knowledge to deliver successful outcomes.

Janelle Sousou

Realtor

Janelle Sousou contributes her real estate expertise to support the team's mission of exceptional client service. She focuses on building relationships and providing personalized guidance to help clients achieve their property goals in the competitive Bay Area market.

Michael Katwan

Realtor

Michael Katwan brings his real estate experience to the top-performing team. He specializes in assisting clients with property transactions while benefiting from the team's extensive resources and market insights to deliver optimal results for homebuyers and sellers.

Questions

What areas do you specialize in?

We specialize in the Tri-Valley area including Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville, and Livermore. Our deep local market knowledge helps clients achieve optimal results.

How do you help homes sell faster?

Our proven strategies include professional home staging, high-quality photography, targeted digital marketing, and access to an extensive buyer network that often facilitates off-market transactions.

What services do you offer for home sellers?

We provide comprehensive services including property valuation, home preparation guidance, professional staging, digital marketing campaigns, and expert negotiation to maximize your sale price.

Do you work with first-time homebuyers?

Yes, we guide first-time buyers through every step of the process, from pre-approval to closing, with personalized support and market expertise to find their ideal home.

What makes your team different?

Our combination of local expertise, national recognition, innovative marketing, and personalized service sets us apart. We've maintained top 1% status nationwide since 1989.

Reviews (5)

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Anit Kuruvilla

Dec 31, 2021 Report

Manel helped me purchase my new home as well as sell my existing one. It's been an absolute pleasure working with Manel and her team. Her knowledge, experience and network in such a competitive market was key for helping me in both the transactions. She stayed in constant touch before and after each transaction to make sure my questions were answered and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with our new purchase. Highly recommend for your real estate needs!

Phillip Munoz

Dec 31, 2021 Report

Manel Sousou, is a pleasant and professional person to work with for your real estate home purchase, or sale. In particular, she is very knowledgable for the Tri-Valley area. And her team does an amazing job for staging and advertising your home. She also makes herself accessible for other related real estate needs (i.e. refinancing, appraisal, etc.) after the transaction for a sale or purchase is completed. I've had the pleasure to use her services over the last 12 years, for both home purchase and recent sale.

Rasya Choppalli

Dec 22, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Manel is an amazing person to work with. She is very understanding of our needs and DOESN'T push you to make decisions or rub her choices on us. She got us our home off market and handled all the hurdles like a true professional! She is a very friendly and positive person, I would highly recommend her as a realtor!

Anne Yoon

Dec 04, 2021 Report

We recently sold our house with Manel and her team and believe that she is the best real estate agent in the Dublin Ranch area in maximizing the selling price for the homes. She understands the market here and is a strong negotiator. She also knows how to best show the home. Once her team (stager, photographer, etc) prepared our house, it looked amazing. We do believe that she got us a great price and terms for our house, which ultimately is the most important metric for a realtor. Most importantly, unlike a lot of other real estate agents who get the listing and then delegate much of the work

Clark Z.

Nov 20, 2021 Report

Manel sold and help bought almost half of my block (including my home), more than eight houses on my street alone. I often joke with her that her total transaction amount is equivalent to GDP of some small countries. She completely dominates in Tri-valley (Dublin and San Ramon) area for good reasons: word of mouth and referrals. She donates and gives back to Dublin schools. I am always impressed with her professionalism, knowledge of the market and straight talk. She is very efficient in conducting transactions as proven by her sales volume.